The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1655 - Facebook Readmits Trump
Jan 26, 2023
Facebook's controversial decision to reinstate Donald Trump raises questions about social media guidelines and free speech. The political ramifications are discussed alongside the complexities of obesity and personal responsibility in health. An analysis of art leads to a debate on a sculpture of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and its cultural significance. The podcast also touches on U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the impact of inflation on national debt, and the Republican Party's struggle with internal conflicts.
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Facebook's Trump Reinstatement
- Facebook reinstated Trump after a two-year ban, citing the importance of open debate.
- They imposed vague new guidelines about "real-world harm" to justify future bans.
Vague Banning Policies
- Facebook's new guidelines for Trump include vague criteria like "risk to public safety."
- This allows subjective decisions disguised as objective policy, deceiving the public.
Election Interference Concerns
- Facebook's policy on "delegitimizing elections" seems inconsistently applied.
- It targets Trump but ignores similar behavior from other political figures, raising concerns about bias.
